The Dhamma Brothers

East meets West in the Deep South—on Death Row.

An overcrowded maximum-security prison—the end of the line in Alabama’s correctional system—is dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program. B

ehind high security towers and a double row of barbed wire and electrical fence lives a host of convicts who will never see the light of day. But for some of these men, a spark is ignited when it becomes the first prison in North America to hold a Vipassana retreat, a deeply demanding course of silent meditation lasting 10 days.

This film has the power to dismantle stereotypes about men behind prison bars. In the words of Sister Helen, “Gives you hope for the human race.”

BALCONY RELEASING and FREEDOM BEHIND BARS PRODUCTIONS in association with NORTHERN LIGHT PRODUCTIONS and THE LIONHEART FOUNDATION present The Dhamma Brothers at the Boulder Theather this Monday, November 17th at 8:00 PM

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…very inspiring and gives so much hope for humanity. If only this was practiced reguraly in all prisons: male and female. Ws this ever done in a female correctional facility? I read parts of the book at Trident the other day ("Letters from the Dhamma Brothers") and it literally lifted up my spirit. Here's a quote I jotted down that day: "If wisdom arises in your mind you become humble and modest, as a branch ladden with fruit is sure to bow low" – Goenkaji, principal teacher of the Vipassana meditation (as taught to the prisoners in Alabama).
~may all beings be happy!~